The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06)
€ 27,000
€ 23,200
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
58.7
70.4
81.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.7
101.5
165.9
168.7 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
CD
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
475 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
90.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
136.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
